MChem Chemistry, Sheffield University, UK
MSc Instrumental and Analytical Methods in Biological and Environmental
Chemistry, University of Warwick, UK
PhD Chemistry, UMIST, UK
Phone: +61 (0) 2 9385 2952
Fax: +61 (0)2 9385 3950
E-mail: R.Pickford@unsw.edu.au

Role & Interests

The advancement of mass spectrometric techniques and their application to the solution of complex biological problems, particularly applied to the analysis of small molecules and metabolites; development of methods for metabolite profiling (metabolomics) and targeted (quantitative) metabolite analysis for specific applications; development of LC and sample preparation procedures to facilitate the MS analysis of small molecules in biological fluids; application of modern mass spectrometric methods, such as accurate mass measurement using FT-ICR and elemental composition calculations to identify unknown small molecules;incorporation of new advances in mass spectrometry, such as Desorption Electrospray Ionisation, into our laboratory and routine usage.